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Politicians and community members gathered in Markham, Ont., Saturday for the grand reopening ceremony of Main Street Unionville.

Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti said the reopening comes at a perfect time, ahead of the Unionville Festival and the NTT IndyCar Series, which is coming to the city in August.

“We’re celebrating nearly 200 years of history, but we’re also celebrating the big investment that we made in revitalizing one of the most historic beautiful areas here in the city,” he told Radio-Canada.

“Yes, there’s new development, but we treasure our historic buildings and our historic areas.”

The City of Markham and the federal government undertook a restoration project to improve infrastructure and streetscapes in the area. The renovation, which was expected to be finished by December 2025, cost $14.8 million.